Oceania

Luxury camping complete with a king-sized bed and en suite is the only way to go, writes Jacqueline Le.‘Luxury camping isn’t real camping.”At least that’s what most people said…

What’s your favourite thing about Brisbane?The weather – great one day, perfect the next. Or maybe the abundance of evolving bars and restaurants.Why is it a good place for Kiwis to visit?…

When you’ve been to Melbourne and Sydney a hundred times already, try Adelaide for a short Aussie break instead, writes Stephanie Holmes.Eat and drinkEvery visit to this cosmopolitan Australian …

I’m a caveman. Born and raised in Waitomo, suckled on stalactites – I grew up on 1600 acres of farm full of caves and forest and cliffs. When I was growing up, we didn’t get out much…

Travellers who bring so-called Fijian “miracle water” into New Zealand are being warned they risk a $400 fine.Media in Fiji have run stories on the claimed healing properties of water from…

Sarah Ell – somewhat reluctantly – shares the secret of glamping at Lake Tarawera.I have camped twice before at Lake Tarawera: once on an ill-fated school trip, and for a magical Easter ab…

Each week, Elisabeth Easther gets the story of people in the Kiwi tourism industry. This week, she speaks to the owner/operator of Paihia Dive Craig Johnston.I’m one of six kids, although my old…

Australian accommodation provider Oaks Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Oaks Bodhgaya, marking the brand’s debut in India. Bringing Oaks’ smart simplicity to a new regiona…

Napier has plenty to amuse and entertain young and old, writes Donna McIntyre.Napier does family holidays well. The flat terrain by the waterfront means that despite lots of places to stop and visit, …

Dani Wright takes in the country air, gourmet delights and small-town charms of Victoria’s high country.It was summertime that drew us to Bright, Victoria – a shady town steeped in history…